Learn About London

Learn About London

London, England is a huge city. But in spite of its size, every neighborhood or borough, as Londoners call them, has so much to offer families wanting to learn about London and make it feel like you are exploring like a local. After a number of trips to London, I figured it was time to share all my “Like a Local” secrets to help your family learn about London in the most engaging, fun, and affordable way.

At Captivating Compass, our goal is to help you use the world as your textbook. With this in mind, we’ve put a ton of resources together for you to use to learn about London and plan your family trip to London.

If you are a homeschooling family, you will want to check out my course How to turn any homeschool curriculum into a family travel adventure. In this course, I teach you how to plan a trip based on a destination (like London or where ever you want to go) and how to build a curriculum the centers around a specific destination.

Pulling the two together is a mammoth task, but you can do it! I’ve got all the resources for you and am here to help guide the way. So grab your passport! Let’s Go!

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Family travel guides to help you learn about London like a local!

There are great travel guides and there are great homeschool resources. But when it comes to finding resources that can work as both, there don’t seem to be many. The hours or research and planning can be put to better use.

Finding guides that consider your family’s pace, budget, and activity style are so important. As homeschoolers, there is so much to take into consideration. #

Luckily, the London For Families Neighborhood travel guide is available to help you save time & money. Start and finish your travel planning with the London for Families Travel Guide. It’s really all need to help you learn about London like a local.

Literature book clubs, and online classes to help you learn about London.

One way your kids will love to learn about London is by reading books about the UK or taking part in a book club or literature studies! I’m pretty sure your kids would get an A in class if they turned in a book report or presentation that that included a selfie at Paddington Station or win front of The Globe theatre.

The Literature resources below are compiled to help learn about London before, during, and after your trip. So incorporate them and add activities to your itinerary to reinforce their learning about London. There are several listed below.

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Learn About London Literature Like a Local.

There are so many famous literary figures that made their fame in London. Explore London’s neighborhoods and enjoy learning like a local with all kinds of activities, resources, and planning tips found in these neighborhood guides.

You’ll also enjoy adding a few London literary tours for teens & tweens to your itinerary.

History Resources To Help You Learn About London

From Boudicca to the invention of the World Wide Web, London has a rich and exciting history. Learning about London and its history can be really overwhelming, but by focussing on a few enjoyable aspects of history your family will walk away rich in knowledge, understanding and family memories. The London for Families Travel Guides helps you take each neighborhood’s activities and historical importance n manageable chunks.

Virtual Museums & Unit Studies are the perfect way to keep the dream alive while you plan.

London’s FREE Museums – They’re not just for kids.

Almost all of them are free!  Yep! Brits love their museums. Here’s a “shortlist” of the most popular. Check the websites to find your favorite and see what special exhibits are planned for the next few months. Visiting London’s free museums is the perfect way to stay within budget.

Of course, there are several important areas of the city you will want to include in your itinerary. The neighborhoods of the City of London and Westminster are bursting with history around every corner. The London for Families travel guides will show you how to best spend your time and your money and get the richest historical experience for your family.

You’ll also enjoy adding a few London history tours for teens & tweens to your itinerary.

The Vikings, the Romans, World Wars, Civil Wars, and Clan Wars. Raise your hand if you want to walk where some of the greats of world history hung out! Start with these!

Music Resources To Help You Learn About London

There are so many directions it could go, from Classical to English Carols, Showtunes to the Beatles. Learning about composers, music styles, and genres will definitely inspire the music lovers in your family. Learn about London and its most famous music styles and eras. before during and after your trip to London with these digital courses perfect for your homeschooler or digital nomad family.

Learn about London and the music of the 20th Century or the Romantic Era. A perfect end of semester project would be to go to a concert, or stage production in London after having studied it earlier in the year.

Your teens & tweens will enjoy adding a few London music tours for teens & tweens to the itinerary.

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No more cobbling your curriculum together and hoping it works! Everything you need is included in this World Geography bundle!

Geography Resources To Help You Learn About London

Getting to grips with London’s underground, overground and trains is just a fraction of London’s geography. A fun scavenger hunt game will make things so enjoyable, everyone will have fun and forget about their tired feet! Each of the London for Families Neighborhood Travel Guides has all the resources to help you navigate your way to the best family activities in each neighborhood.

Mission London takes your young travelers through the famous sights of London, engaging them in an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together.

You’ll also enjoy adding a few London tours for teens & tweens to your itinerary.

Science Resources To Help You Learn About London

So many famous scientific discoveries happened or were debated in London. If you only had one neighborhood to study science while in London consider Greenwich. The observatory, its connections to Sir Isaac Newton and so many other famous scientists will make for a hands-on day of outstanding science fun. Learn about London science in one of the best neighborhoods in the city for science – Greenwich.

You’ll also enjoy adding a few London botanical tours for teens & tweens to your itinerary.

Museum & Field Trip Resources To Help You Learn About London

There is quite a lot to consider when putting together activities and itineraries to help your family learn about London. It’s like planning a gigantic field trip! Pull it all together, stay safe and have fun learning about London like a local with these downloadable resources!

While you’re planning Your Kids can have fun with this FREE Shakespeare Insult Generator!

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